How far is Decatur, IL, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Decatur (DEC) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 42 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 723.786 miles
- 1164.820 kilometers
- 628.952 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 721.982 miles
- 1161.918 kilometers
- 627.385 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Decatur generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |